Koller Cornel

Cornel Koller, certified advanced Rolfer, medical massage therapist

 

My constant and growing passion for the functioning of the human body has guided my personal and professional journey for 33 years. Practicing various sports, such as trail running, skiing, mountaineering, triathlon, cycling, Sypoba® training (stability, strength, balance, coordination, conditioning), etc., my curiosity about the human body and how it works has grown more and more.

TheRolfing®method, combined with my additional knowledge and training (see curriculum vitae) in the therapeutic field, form the basis of my work. The various disciplines are integrated in the best possible way to find the most effective solutions for your mental and physical well-being.

I like to build a relationship based on "responsible participation" with my clients, because I believe that the path to bodily rebalancing always involves considering the person as a whole through dialogue and constant discussion, which are fundamental to achieving one's goals.

 

The three main pillars of my work/teaching:

1. Rolfing postural work through manual manipulation of connective tissue to balance muscle tension and release "knots" in the connective tissue, viscera, nerves, and blood and lymphatic circulation.

 

2. teaching how to find a more functional, harmonious, and less tiring way of moving in everyday activities such as walking, standing up, sitting down, lifting weights, standing "straight" without effort, doing housework, playing sports, etc.

 

3. Discuss, develop, and advise on topics such as health, healthy eating, and ways to achieve a good mental and physical balance.

 

 

ROLFING®- STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION

THE METHOD THAT RESTORES YOUR SHAPE

 

Rolfing® has three main objectives:

- improve the structural balance of the body (posture)

- increasing range of motion

- achieving an "easy" posture

Rolfing® is a therapeutic method of restoring balance to the body's structures (e.g., in the presence of posture defects or tension) by means of a special form of massage. However, the treatment does not primarily target the muscles, but rather their envelopes, known as connective tissue or fascia. It is the connective tissue that envelops all the muscles and organs, giving them shape and stability.

If this important support "deforms" or "sticks" as a result of stress in everyday life or following an accident, structural problems arise in the body. This has a negative impact not only on posture, but on the entire body's statics.

Rolfing® studies the internal dynamics that are important for the human body (structure) and movement (function).

Who is Rolfing® for?
Back and neck pain, spinal pain, headaches, tension, posture problems, and limited movement—for example, following accidents or other causes—can be treated effectively with the Rolfing® method.

Preventive Rolfing® sessions help to improve body awareness and emotional well-being. The Rolfing® method is suitable for people of all ages and is generally aimed at those who feel inadequate or experience chronic tension, who are exposed to high levels of stress at work, or who wish to improve their movement and body awareness (e.g. through sports, yoga, dance, theater, etc.).

The characteristic feature of the Rolfing® method is its ability to relate these internal forces to an external force, the force of gravity.

How does Rolfing® work?
This is where the Rolfing® method comes in, to restore balance to the network of connective fasciae and improve their elasticity and flexibility. Rolfing® is a method that shapes the body in the long term. In fact, the manually modeled fasciae are adaptable, stretching and increasing their elasticity, flexibility, and structure.

The Rolfing® method is also able to optimize the interaction between the individual parts of the body. Many movements therefore become easier. Rolfing® therapy sets in motion a structuring process within the body that continues even after treatment. But that's not all. By optimizing the body's structure, you can achieve an overall improvement in your self-perception and inner well-being, which often translates into a more authentic expressive power.

How are Rolfing® sessions organized?
The basic cycle of Rolfing® treatment sessions comprises ten sessions lasting 60-80 minutes. The applications are performed on clients lying down, sitting, standing, or moving. The Rolfing® method requires active collaboration between the client and the Rolfer. A willingness to investigate one's own body and its movements and to actively explore new possibilities for working on one's body are fundamental prerequisites for the success of the therapy. Each session systematically builds on the previous one and, in addition to restructuring the body, aims to embed and implement more effective movements in everyday life. Clients learn new everyday movements such as sitting, standing up, walking, standing, lifting objects, etc., or movements specific to their field of activity, such as writing, playing an instrument, dancing, singing, etc. Sessions can take place at intervals of one or more weeks and can also be interrupted if necessary. To deepen what has been learned, or upon special personal request, the basic cycle of ten sessions can be extended and supplemented. It is also possible to attend "maintenance" sessions at any time.

Ida P. Rolf (1896–1979) developed and taught Rolfing® as a therapeutic method. Dr. Rolf was one of the first women in the United States to earn a doctorate in biochemistry and physiology at Columbia University in New York in 1920. During her long search for solutions to chronic illnesses, Dr. Rolf explored various approaches, all of which focused on the effects of body structure and function, including yoga and osteopathy. She developed the method of "Structural Integration," based on the observation that the structure of the human body and its movements are subject to the laws of gravity. Fritz Perls, the founder of Gestalt Therapy, invited her to teach her method at the Esalen Institute in California, thus enabling her to make her work known to a wider audience. In the early 1970s, Ida Rolf founded her own institute in Colorado, where she taught actively until her death in 1979. The therapeutic method is named after her and is known as Rolfing®.

Gently releasing scar tissue with ScarWork developed by Sharon Wheeler

 

ScarWork is a gentle, manual technique that reintegrates scars into the surrounding fascial tissues. Scars become more mobile, layers of body tissue are restored, and adhesions, cords, and depressions are eliminated or reduced.

After ScarWork, the scar no longer interferes so deeply with our mobility and we regain a piece of ourselves. Movement and breathing can benefit, and compensatory postural patterns can disappear. Sensitivity tends to return to normal.

Every scar, whether small or large, deep or superficial, surgical or accidental, recent or old, treated with ScarWork can restore the part of ourselves and our well-being that it is holding back.

ScarWork combines a series of seemingly random movements with an effortless touch. The approach is gentle and the effects are quick to manifest.

Sessions last approximately 60 minutes and the number of sessions recommended will depend on the extent and condition of the scar(s). Structural Integration work can be a complement, especially in cases where the scar has interfered with posture.

 

CURRICULUM VITAE CORNEL KOLLER

 

2013-2020

- Advanced concepts in lumbopelvic motor control: treatment of motor control dysfunction: Prof. Paul Hodges

- various courses with Sharon Wheeler: special treatment for scars and bones + integration into the body's fascial network

- Osteopathy of the digestive system (interaction between dysbiosis and the immune system) Dr. Bruno Donatini

- Sypoba® Basic Trainer

- Post-advanced Rolfing, Dr. Peter Schwind

- Treatment of mechanical trauma to the skull and chest, Jean-Pierre Barral D.O.

- Neural and visceral relationships between the thoracic nerves and abdominal organs, Olivier Bazin D.O.

2005 - 2012    various updates
- Hubert Godard's concept of movement, relationship between structure and function, and related corrections of anatomical and postural dysfunctions
- Manipulation of peripheral nerves, cranial nerves, and arteries (Jean-Pierre Barral D.O. various courses)
- basic movement training (according to Laban/Bartenieff)
- Manipulation of joints (Jean-Pierre Barral D.O. various courses)
- Various courses on diagnosis and working concepts (Alain Croibier D.O. and Rolfing®)

1998 - 2004 Private practice
Further training:
- Advanced Rolfer training
- Visceral manipulation (Didier Prat D.O.) / Urogenital manipulation (Didier Prat)
- Work with babies and children (Rolfing®)
- Various courses in connective tissue manipulation (Rolfing®)
- Effective Movement Course according to Dr. Hans Flury

1997
Opened own practice and part-time employment at the Esplanade Health Center, Minusio

1996 - 1997
Rolfing® training (European Rolfing® Assoc., Munich, Germany)

1992
Vitasana Clinic, Breganzona (biological clinic with integrative medicine): classic massage, lymphatic drainage, foot reflexology, connective tissue massage, trigger point treatment, work with breathing, movement, and relaxation with individuals or groups
Further training:
- Trigger point therapy
- manipulative massage (according to Dr. Terrier)
- Introduction to Rolfing® structural integration
- Manual lymphatic drainage and edema therapy according to Földi

1990 - 1992
Cantonal psychiatric clinic, Herisau (AR):
medical massage therapist and kinesitherapist (with individuals or groups)
Further training:
- Manual joint examination techniques

1989 - 1990
Oberwaid nursing home, St. Gallen:
Internship as medical massage therapist
Further training:
- Foot reflexology according to Marquardt

1988-1989
Full-time school for medical massage therapists, St. Gallen
including:
classical massage, connective tissue massage, hydrotherapy, electrotherapy

1986 - 1987
Bicycle trip around the world (18 months)

1984
Bicycle trip around the world (9 months)

1982
St. Gallen Credit Bank: apprentice and employee